We put BOGS boots to the test on a recent hike and I can’t wait to tell you about it! BOGS has completely taken care of us by providing each of us a pair of their amazing boots– Read on to see all the details on how these boots are going to help us survive winter in […]

Here in the “Create” section of The Love Notes Blog you’ll find creative ideas and DIY inspiration. From activities with the kids and easy home renovations, take a look around and get inspired! I’m not much of a carpenter but I saw a DIY on Pinterest (of course) that looked so simple I knew I […]

Here in the “Create” section of The Love Notes Blog you’ll find creative ideas and DIY inspiration. From activities with the kids and easy home renovations, take a look around and get inspired! I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d share them with you guys! I made […]

 This has become a regular in our dinner rotation– it’s a quick, easy & healthy meal. You can’t go wrong with that! Read on to see how we prepare this meal & have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. I found the original recipe for this balsamic dijon salmon from Well Plated — […]

You guyyyyys! Giovanni started preschool! I can’t believe it. Where does the time go?! I was actually less emotional than I expected myself to be. I thought I would be a blubbering mess, but it was actually pretty easy. Too… Soooo. Apparently Mother Nature decided to grace us with some snow. In March. Mid March, actually. Can […]

I’ve seen a lot of different ways people do baby gender reveals & I knew I wanted something were everyone could participate, even the kids. I saw a Pinterest post where everyone threw up powdered paint– the pictures are AMAZING & it… –Scroll all the way down to skip right to the gender reveal video/baby’s name!– We […]

Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. This past weekend we celebrated Gabriella’s baptism! We had an intimate ceremony at the same church that Giovanni was baptized, & where Tom & I also got married. As a Catholic parent, it’s so special […]

If you’re looking for a healthy soup recipe that is easy to make & off the charts delicous, this one is it!! I had absolutely no intentions of sharing this recipe but it’s SO GOOD I had to! I’ve been fighting a head cold for almost a week (pregnant + chasing a toddler + not feeling […]

This Christmas, I wanted to create a fun & memorable tradition with my kids to celebrate the season & make it even more special. Since we LOVE reading, I decided to incorporate books into an advent calendar as a way… My kids were soooo excited to partner with Lego to show you the Lego Duplo […]

Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. How fun is this rainbow cake?! It would be perfect for a rainbow themed party, or for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Read on to see how we used food coloring & a simple box mix to create this colorful… If you’re looking […]

Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. If you’re looking for cute & easy Halloween snack ideas for kids, these Monster Rice Krispies are super fun to make! We used icing, sprinkles & candy eyes to create these adorable, not-so-spooky little monsters 🙂 Read on to see… It was about […]

I love our sensory table— it was actually a DIY project that I did years ago, & we love it! You can see how I made our DIY sensory table here. I’m always looking for new things to put in… I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost here!! I did a poll on Instagram & asked if you wanted to see staple pieces that would be worth shopping– 91% said “Yes, please!” so here we are 🙂 Read on to see… We’ve been enjoying the sun & sand this summer, & I’ve teamed up with Babyshop […]

If you’re looking for cute & easy Halloween snack ideas for kids, these Monster Rice Krispies are super fun to make! We used icing, sprinkles & candy eyes to create these adorable, not-so-spooky little monsters 🙂 Read on to see… I was invited to do the #10under10challenge by Snazaroo— 10 face paint looks using the […]